Stroke Flashcards
1
Q
Types of stroke?
A
Ischaemic
Haemorrhagic
2
Q
Causes of stroke ?
A
Cardiac emboli
Atherothromboembolism
CNS bleeds
Small vessel occlusion
3
Q
Risk factors for a stroke?
A
Hypertension Smoking Alcohol Diabetes mellitus Previous TIA Increase clotting Heart/ peripheral vascular disease
4
Q
Stroke prevention?
A
Control risk factors
Clopidogrel
If due to AF -> warfarin
5
Q
Acute management of stroke?
A
BP, pulse, ECG Blood glucose CT/MRI - only way to differentiate type Thrombolysis if <4.5 hours Thrombectomy - up to 6 hours Aspirin (once haemorrhagic excluded)
